The provisions of the Act are strongly weighted against these groups. The Minister of State has clearly illustrated that inference can be taken from an accused person's failure to answer material questions. In addition, they do not have the right to call witnesses without the permission of the court, unless prior notice has been given. Any statement or conduct by them can be taken as reasonable inference. Failure to mention certain facts which an accused later relies on, can also be the subject of such inference. Possession of an article giving rise to reasonable suspicion is an offence. It is also an offence to collect, record or possess information useful to unlawful organisations, as it is to withhold information to prevent offences.